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🌱 City Adds Housing Bond To Ballot + Jacob's Well Stops Flowing

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Hello, neighbors! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Austin Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

Grab your morning coffee while we dive into:

  • The Austin City Council has voted to add the $350 million affordable housing bond onto the November ballot.
  • Jacob's Well stops flowing for the fourth time in recorded history.
  • The I-35 to US 183 northbound flyover will be closed for a week, starting this weekend.
  • And much more ➡️

First, today's weather and allergy report:

☀️ High: 102 Low: 78. Mostly sunny and hot. Stay hydrated and stay cool, my friends!
🍃 Grass Pollen: low. Ragweed: low. Mold: moderate. Dust & Dander: extremely high.

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Here are the top stories today in Austin:

1) The Austin City Council has voted to add the $350 million affordable housing bond onto the November ballot. On an 8-1-1-1 vote, Austin City Council members approved a measure to the put the proposition on the ballot. If the measure passes, the bond money will go toward building affordable housing, repairing homes for low-income people and acquiring more land for homes. Check out the full story over at KUT.

2) Jacob's Well stops flowing for the fourth time in recorded history. The popular swimming destination has no water flow as a result of drought conditions and increased pumping. On Wednesday, the U.S. Geologic Survey measured a discharge of zero cubic feet per second from the well. The recommended flow rate at the well is 4 to 7 cubic feet per second. The first time the well stopped flowing in recorded history was in 2000. The Statesmen reports: "Over the past decade, the well has been below the recommended level about 60 percent of the time, according to David Baker, founder and executive director of the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association. Check out the full story here at the Statesman.

3) The I-35 to US 183 northbound flyover will be closed for a week, starting this weekend. The northbound I-35 to northbound US 183 flyover in North Austin will be temporarily closed for a week starting Sunday, July 31 at 9 p.m. so TxDOT crews can make final construction adjustments and complete paving. The flyover will reopen on Monday, Aug. 8. FOX 7 Austin has more on this story here.

4) Former Austin car dealer tried to arrange another murder after arrest. An Austin car dealer who was previously charged with hiring three men to murder his ex-girlfriend and her ex-boyfriend has now been accused of trying to also have one of his co-conspirators killed. KXAN has more on this story here.

Today in Austin:

  • Virtual Zumba hosted by Stronger Austin. (8 a.m.)
  • Austin Sol Season Finale vs Tampa Bay Cannons at Westlake High School. (7 p.m.)
  • Sunflower the Musical starring Guy Forsyth at Austin Scottish Rite Theater. (7 p.m.)
  • Annie Lederman: Live in Austin at Vulcan Gas Company. (7:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.)
  • Parish Presents: Night Cap w/ Angel White at Parish. (Doors at 8 p.m.)
  • Resound Presents: A Giant Dog at Mohawk (Outdoors). (Doors at 8 p.m.)
  • Poetry Jam — Open Mic & Showcase at Historic Victory Grill. (8 p.m.)
  • Charlie Moon at My Oh My. (8 p.m.)

Community Chatter 💬 :

  • Ramen Tatsu-Ya is expanding to Far South Austin and Lakeline — woohooo! (Eater Austin via Facebook)
  • Austin FC has partnered with Dawn and donated 6,500 meals across the Austin community. (Austin FC via Facebook)
  • Got $4 million laying around? You could be the next owner of Doc's Drive-In Theater! The infamous outdoor cinema playground is officially for sale. (Austin Chronicle via Facebook)
  • "It's moving season in West Campus! Donate your gently used furniture, clothing, broken electronics, unopened food, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies at convenient #MoveOutATX drop-off stations open July 28-31. Find a home for your unwanted stuff + help Austin reach #zerowaste at the same time!" (City of Austin via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you soon.

— Jessica Collins

About me: Jessica is happy to call Austin her home for the past 10+ years. She loves the outdoors, arts & cinema, dining, and all of the natural beauty that Central Texas has to offer.

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